Project description:Bioprospecting useful enzymes from Great Australian Artesian Basin thermophiles for plastic/plasticizer biorecycling and bioremediation
Project description:The study aims essentially at the characterisation of suberin degradation mechanisms by Aspergillus nidulans, at a fundamental level. Suberin is an important protective barrier in plant, thus the study of its biodegradation significantly impacts on phytopatology. In addition, fungal suberin degrading enzymes might provide important insights to develop new waste management, bioremediation and biodeterioration prevention strategies.
2014-07-31 | GSE54427 | GEO
Project description:Plastic-degrading enzymes from surface water of Indian Sundarbans
Project description:The study aimed to explore the potential of bacterial biodegradation as a solution to the global problem of plastic pollution, specifically targeting polyethylene (PE), one of the most common types of plastic. The goals of the study were to isolate a bacterial strain capable of breaking down PE, identify the key enzymes responsible for the degradation process, and understand the metabolic pathways involved. By investigating these aspects, researchers sought to gain critical insights that could be used to optimize plastic degradation conditions and inform the development of artificial microbial communities for effective bioremediation strategies. This research has significant relevance, as it addresses the pressing need for innovative and sustainable approaches to tackle the ever-growing issue of plastic waste and its impact on the environment.
2024-01-02 | PXD041981 | Pride
Project description:Industrial WWTP sludge as a source of potential plastic-degrading enzymes
Project description:The work provides an organism-level framework describing the mechanisms underlying SCN- degradation, and opens possibilities for improving efficiency and nitrogen removal in SCN-degrading bioreactors for bioremediation of Industrial wastewater.
